Suppose That Individuals of a Particular Strain of the Fruit

question 25

Multiple Choice

Suppose that individuals of a particular strain of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, reproduces rapidly and uses up its food supply quickly, resulting in a population explosion and rapid die-off within its laboratory container. This phenomenon can be considered evidence that

• A) nature requires a balance that must be maintained.
• B) all species are interconnected and interact with each other.
• C) all species are dependent on the non-living environment.
• D) a change in one aspect of a life cycle can alter other parts.

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